Westport Camp

A huge thanks to all the helpers who made camp so much fun. All the children had a great time.

  The children were really well behaved and enthusiastic in their adventures.  All the tour guides and staff at the Top 10 mentioned how well behaved and interested the children were.  Great job everyone!

We had lots of fun looking at natural wonders... 

... really HUGE trucks and diggers...

  ... and finding out about mining.

If you have pictures from camp, please send them in so we can add to our collection.

Click here for some photos

Sailing

We couldn't have asked for better weather!  What a great day to spend out on the water - just enough breeze to keep the sails full, not enough to lose control.  The students all did a great job learning to sail and enjoyed capsizing too!  Thanks to the parents who were able to drive us to the lake and Craig from Have a Go sailing and Rob from the Mahinapua aquatic club for running the day for us.  New sailors are welcome to stop by the club and join in on Sundays from 11am.  We'll add some more pictures soon.
Click here for  Sailing photos :)

Grandparents Day

What a fantastic day!  Thanks so much to all the grandparents and family friends who came from near and far to make our day so special .  The children really enjoyed sharing their school with you.  It was fantastic to hear so many special stories about the fantastic role grandparents play in our children's lives.  Thanks to Mrs. Jordan and the Hoiho Class students who planned the day.  Well done, I'm looking forward to the next one. :)

Top Team

Year 5 and 6 students took part in a great afternoon competing against teams from St Mary's and Hokitika Primary School.  It was great to see such good teamwork and co-operation happening to solve puzzles and complete challenges.
Click on the picture below to see more photos of the events.

Thanks to the BOT for providing our new team tops for out of school events such as these.

Upcoming Summer Fun

Imagine running a three legged race up a creek with mum. Can you handle scrambling over New Zealand's longest inflatable obstacle course? What about dad having to complete the hula hoop challenge and avoid having to go to bouncy castle jail?
 

This summer, New Zealand will have a brand-new series of family focused events -XRACE. It's coming to Greymouth on January 16th. 

Let us know if your family are going to enter.  For every 10 kids from our school participating we will receive $500 of sport equipment. Click the link below for more information.

Xrace 

Perfect Pet Day

Thank goodness the rain decided to have a break today!  What a great day to spend outside.  A super HUGE thanks to all the people who helped organise, run and judge on pet day.

The kids did a fantastic job on their projects and on the day.  Well done to Portia and Korie who won the top prizes.
Click here to see some of the pictures - send us more if you have some to share :)

Kowhai Prize Day

A big thanks to Lindi Roberts who spent the morning with the Kowhai house creating a great balancing act and wonderful birds.  The children all had a great time.  Well done Kowhai House :)  Keep up the great work.

Information Book

We are currently reviewing and updating the school's information book which is given to new families when they are enrolling at our school.
It would be great to hear from any of the newer parents about what was useful and what was missing.

If you have any suggestions on information we need to add to help new families understand our school please let us know.

office@kokatahi.school.nz

Read and Feed / Campbell Live

Students enjoyed the read and feed today where they listened to Fantastic Mr Fox, munched carrots from the school garden and juicy apples! $50 was raised to contribute towards the KidsCan Trust's efforts to help provide lunches to hungry children.

Campbell Live's cameras couldn't make it out, but our photo should be shown as we should be on the list of supporters. 

Thanks for supporting this cause and all your help with school events this term.  Enjoy the break and have lots of fun with your children.

Beauty is a Beast

Thanks to Ross School for inviting us to your dress rehearsal.  Our students really enjoyed the story.  We were really impressed with all the work you put into your show.  We hope you had fun presenting it to your parents and community. J